by Camille de Vos, who’s interning in Cape Town At the beginning of this week, I was regaling a friend of mine with tales of the weekend. While I was covering Sunday afternoon’s hike, an adventure we hoped would take four hours but ended up being five and a half, he broke into laughter and…
We recently had the privilege and pleasure of hosting fifteen Grade 5 & 6 kids from the Lalela project. LALELA (la·le·la) v.: A Zulu word that means ‘to Listen’. For those of you who have not yet heard about them, they are an amazing arts education non profit in Cape Town. ‘Lalela provides educational arts for at-risk youth…
While a local internship is an incredible way to meet new people and expand your network, an international internship is even better! Think of it as having access to a global network of interesting people with life stories and career tips to share. The if i could… programme has formed strong relationships with our…
Many students looking to do an international internship filter out unpaid internship opportunities. Here’s why this may be a mistake. Getting international experience is great on your resume. In the long run, it may pay off much more that the money you would earn at a summer job or internship in the US. It means…
We may be biased but we think Cape Town tops the list of best cities in the world! Every year our city draws millions of visitors. Some return year after year and our interns especially are in awe at what Cape Town has to offer. Intern in Cape Town with if i could… and see…
In developing countries, the government has to be accountable in guaranteeing equal opportunities to all citizens. Indeed, it has a social responsibility to uplift the life of poor and marginalised people in a sustainable manner, and will contribute meaningfully to social development. It is through policy development, and subsequent advocacy that real social change…
College and graduate school are great times to travel the world. Long breaks provide the time you’ll need to explore new countries and cultures. Students are faced with the decision of choosing to intern abroad or study abroad. The if i could… programme facilitates internships with high-profile non-profit organisations in Cape Town and New…
The if i could… programme is proud to have connected students and volunteers with international internships in Cape Town and New Delhi. Our internships are a great way to gain work experience while contributing to a better world! Recently, GoOverseas interviewed our Programme Coordinator, Alison Clowes. Read on to find out more about her best travel…
“Creativity happens on the boundaries, and a place like Cape Town is uniquely positioned. It’s a melting pot of cultures and people, with a rich history as well as a focus on modernity.” – South African entrepreneur Mark Shuttleworth. Cape Town has long been a popular destination for tourists and international interns alike. By volunteering…
if i could… facilitates internships between international interns and volunteers and high profile host organisations in Cape Town and New Delhi. We work with you to design a customised internship experience which aligns with your academic or career goals and aspirations. Our human rights internships are among the most popular, and recently we caught up…
